Hofstra University Department of Physics and Astronomy Hofstra University Department of Curriculum and Teaching and theHofstra Cultural Center present

Building a Scientifically Literate Population and Workforce for the 21st Century

Thursday and Friday, March 15 and 16, 2007

This conference featured speakers on science and science education who addressed the cutting-edge issues of creating a scientific and engineering workforce for this century. We welcomed anyone interested in both the public understanding of science and the professional engagement of individuals in scientific careers. A special welcome was extended to teachers, instructors and professors engaged in preparing the scientific workforce for this century. A wide variety of professional organizations in the sciences and in science education are focusing on scientific literacy. This conference was intended to complement traditional conferences by crossing traditional disciplinary barriers.